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You know those small, round batteries that fit into many children's toys, books, musical greeting cards and remote controls? Today, doctors at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital issued a warning to parents and caregivers about these "button batteries" that resemble a coin: pay close attention to the dangers of these batteries. If ingested, they can cause very serious harm to a child. According to a press release: These button batteries can cause very serious injuries and, in some cases, death in children. When swallowed, these small batteries can release an electric current that can severely burn the esophagus in as little as two hours. "As...

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